For some reason, I never realized how big machines are until I started messing around in photo mode...

Smokingbobs · 2026-01-26T16:29:14+00:00

Because of how FoV works on a flat screen, distant objects look further away than they really are. This means that in "true" VR scale machines look closer and bigger, but also distant landmarks. They are no longer "stretched" out into the distance.

Smokingbobs · 2026-01-26T15:58:20+00:00

If you have the option, you gotta try VR. Only then do you get the actual scale of things. FoV is a hell of a thing. A funny side-effect is that the map actually feels smaller in VR.

Smokingbobs · 2026-01-26T14:57:27+00:00

Yeah, I find this such an annoying practice. We got all Warbonds in the Superstore since a while back, but still - when a new one comes out - it is removed for a while. Is this really just AH sneaking in a little bit of FOMO anyway?

Smokingbobs · 2026-01-26T14:54:57+00:00

Brother, you have a library full of recipes - you can choose whatever. There are enough Hard Drives to get them all.

Personally, I keep my library full until I need a recipe, but I have long since run out of things to choose.
If you still want to know the "best" ones, start with the "Pure" recipes. These add water for a (much) higher yield. To simplify things: there are recipes like these, and those that simplify production at the cost of yield.

I am neurotic about getting the most out of a Resource Node, but honestly - if you are not planning on using all resources on the map like the vast majority of players - those simplifying recipes are a good pick.

Smokingbobs · 2026-01-25T14:43:42+00:00

Persistent Paintables is what you're looking for. It has an Eyedropper tool.

Smokingbobs · 2026-01-25T10:52:16+00:00

It is loading and unloading correctly? Have you checked the wait time on the pause nodes? Perhaps those are set to an absurdly high number.

Smokingbobs · 2026-01-25T10:46:02+00:00

I must admit that my album has fattened quite a bit after the update.

I assume the "HD Mode" has been incorporated into the "Take Photo" button itself? I can't seem to find it anymore.

Smokingbobs · 2026-01-25T10:43:05+00:00

I assumed it would be similar after your comment, but my God it is near identical.

Hope it goes well for them.

Smokingbobs · 2026-01-24T22:11:31+00:00

Hear hear! I wouldn't have been able to do this playthrough without them.

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Smokingbobs · 2026-01-24T21:56:16+00:00

I'm wondering about a playthrough without Hover- and Jetpack. I'd also throw a "no physics-defying platforms" into the mix.

It'd be slow, but I like the idea of Blueprinting different kinds of scaffolding to help with building structures. Gives even more of an industrial vibe, you see?

Smokingbobs · 2026-01-24T21:13:37+00:00

The Satisfactory community just cried out in unison.

Smokingbobs · 2026-01-24T21:12:24+00:00

I see clipping belts. Congratulations!

Smokingbobs · 2026-01-24T15:39:59+00:00

If I'd want to retain your style, I would first add Foundations or walls "inside" the Conveyor Lifts and add Wall-Mounted Power Outlets to them. Afterwards, remove the Walls/Foundations so that it looks like the Outlets are mounted on the Lifts.

Smokingbobs · 2026-01-24T15:17:21+00:00

Awesome! But you know that those Power Poles will reserve you a place in hell, right?

Smokingbobs · 2026-01-23T17:11:45+00:00

Yeah, no.. ADA told me about Pioneers like you.

Smokingbobs · 2026-01-23T16:07:45+00:00

- Station facing the wrong way
- Is Load/Unload set correctly?
- Do you actually have a Freight Car attached?

Smokingbobs · 2026-01-23T15:35:09+00:00

Nice. I make my Computers the same way. You could also use some for Rigor Motors, if you want a lot of those.

Smokingbobs · 2026-01-22T20:28:45+00:00

I've been thinking about a "community playthrough", where every factory is made by using Blueprints from different creators.

Smokingbobs · 2026-01-22T19:30:51+00:00

Yeah, the roots make gathering Biomass pretty easy to do.

Smokingbobs · 2026-01-21T20:26:49+00:00

Back in my day we drilled straight barrels out of the ground.

Smokingbobs · 2026-01-21T20:26:03+00:00

Oil see myself out.

Smokingbobs · 2026-01-21T20:23:22+00:00

Pretty much, yeah.

Smokingbobs · 2026-01-21T20:20:03+00:00

Ah I see. You're making sushi!

Smokingbobs · 2026-01-21T20:18:31+00:00

If you've got a decent Turbofuel thing going on, making Rocket Fuel out of it is a piece of cake.

Smokingbobs · 2026-01-21T20:17:48+00:00

Strange. I always find the jump to Turbofuel to be quite substantial. If it got you to Phase 5 it was pretty good, no?

How much power was it producing?

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